Freshly baked banana muffins with chocolate chips on a wooden table

Banana Muffins

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Why Make This Recipe

Banana muffins are a delightful treat that can brighten your day. They are moist, sweet, and packed with the goodness of bananas. This recipe is perfect for using up ripe bananas that are sitting on your counter. Whether you enjoy them as a quick breakfast, a snack, or a sweet dessert, these muffins are sure to please everyone. Plus, they’re easy to make, and you only need a few ingredients.

How to Make Banana Muffins

Ingredients:

1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
3 large bananas, mashed
0.75 cup white sugar
1 egg
0.33333334326744 cup butter, melted

Directions:

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl; set aside.
  3. Mix bananas, sugar, egg, and melted butter in a separate large bowl until well combined; fold in flour mixture until smooth.
  4. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  6. Cool briefly in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

How to Serve Banana Muffins

Banana muffins can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. They are great on their own or served with a smear of butter or cream cheese. You can also pair them with your favorite coffee or tea for a delightful afternoon treat.

How to Store Banana Muffins

To keep your banana muffins fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them. Place the cooled muffins in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, simply thaw them at room temperature or warm them in the oven.

Tips to Make Banana Muffins

  • Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Don’t overmix the batter; just mix until combined for light and fluffy muffins.
  • Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture if you like.

Variation

You can customize your banana muffins by adding ingredients like chopped nuts, blueberries, or chocolate chips. Different spices like cinnamon or nutmeg can also add a twist to the flavor!

FAQs

Q: Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
A: Yes, you can substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour, but the muffins may be denser.

Q: How can I make these muffins gluten-free?
A: Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend in place of regular flour.

Q: What should I do if I don’t have ripe bananas?
A: You can speed up the ripening process by placing bananas in a brown paper bag for a day or two. Alternatively, you can bake them in the oven at a low temperature until they soften.

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